United to allow check-in via Web

Tribune staff

United Airlines said Tuesday that it will soon allow travelers to check in online from home computers for domestic trips, an effort to cut airport hassles.

The Elk Grove Township-based carrier also is increasing the number of airport self-service terminals that let customers check in, select seats and receive boarding passes. Locations will be added through September, including cities such as Miami, Honolulu, Philadelphia, Orlando, Atlanta, Cleveland and St. Louis.